While Helen is initially pleased that Doug has settled so easily into life at Tale Farm, she is shocked to discover that his feelings for her have become far from platonic. Helen attempts to let Doug down gently but already reeling from what he sees as Julia's betrayal he takes it hard and decides to move out. Much to her surprise, Julia is approached by the dreaded Party and asked to re-join. Despite a spirited resistance she falls victim to their recruiting drive. Meanwhile Annie gets some valuable returns from Mark in the form of good sound legal advice on how to deal with Dr Banks.